Pregnant women are well aware that their health can influence that of their unborn baby; this is why they should try to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the whole pregnancy period. However, very few of them know that a mother’s oral health is also of great importance to an unborn baby. A new study from … Read more
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire have found that brushing teeth regularly can not only reduce the risk of developing oral cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but can help prevent dementia as well. The researchers discovered that there is a clear link between how regularly a person cleans their teeth and dementia. This is … Read more
Although everyone knows that regular check-ups with your dentist should not be skipped, there are several signs that mean you should not wait until your next appointment. If you notice a change of colour or texture of your teeth or gums, or any part of the inside of your mouth, you should pay attention. If … Read more
Stem cells from human urine have been successfully used to grow out rudimentary teeth, suggesting that if the technique is developed, it could present scientists with a solution to replace lost teeth, the BBC reported. The research was carried out by a team of Chinese academics and engineers at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and … Read more
Many people use mouthwash after flossing their teeth, in addition to the standard twice-daily brushing. Yet a lot of people believe that the sole benefit of mouthwash is to fight bad breath. You may be surprised to learn that alongside its refreshing properties, mouthwash helps you maintain impeccable oral hygiene. This reduces the risk of … Read more
The diet and weight-loss industry may be a huge multi-million-pound driver but the effects of a having a slim figure are negligible compared to the effects of a great smile. Teeth are topping the list of things that men judge women on. Men then go on to look at our hair and then our clothes. … Read more
Dr. David Bloom shares his ideas on how dentistry is taking the centre stage in anti-aging processes. He believes that new and wonderful innovations in dentistry can not only help people achieve the perfect smile but also contribute towards warding off the aging process. He looks at some of the techniques he uses every day … Read more